Bartlesville Public School District s Weekly Email Newsletter The Bruin Volume 8, Number 38...Friday, June 13, 2014...www.bps-ok.org All elementary schools throughout the district are now equipped with security cameras including Hoover Elementary School which is pictured above. Security cameras added throughout BPSD as part of 2013 bond issue The Bartlesville Public School District recently completed the installation of over 200 security cameras at sites throughout the BPSD. The project was part of the $36.72 million bond issue passed in September 2013. As part of the bond issue, roughly $1.4 million was designated for safety and security items, with an improved camera surveillance system being one of the main priorities. The safety and security of our students and staff is vitally important. By increasing the number of security cameras we have throughout our district, we are able to better monitor our facilities and add an additional level of security for our district, said BPSD Superintendent Dr. Gary W. Quinn. In total, 220 high resolution cameras have been added at sites throughout the district. Bartlesville High School had 49 new cameras installed, and Bartlesville Mid-High School had 45 cameras installed. Meanwhile, each of the six elementary sites had between 16 and 19 cameras installed. The Will Rogers Complex, Education Service Center and transportation building had security cameras installed as well. Central Middle School will receive new security cam- CAMERAS- Continued to page 7 Superintendent s Chalkboard Summer months provide time for BPSD employees to learn Throughout the academic year, which spans August through May, Bartlesville Public School District staff members and teachers work extremely hard educating and Dr. Gary W. Quinn caring for our roughly 6,000 students. This important work leaves very little time for professional development and training. However, the summer months provide an ideal time to provide our employees with professional development and training opportunities. While many of our em- CHALKBOARD- Continued to page 7 Where s my issue of The Bruin? There will be no issue of The Bruin next week. But, look for it again with plenty of Bruin news on Thursday, June 26.
2013-14 School Year Outstanding Accomplishments: BPSD Elementary Schools Central Middle School -Named Great Expectations Model School for second consecutive year -Oklahoma Reward School for third consecutive year -Full teams will be implemented for 2014-15 school year Madison Middle School -1,507 service hours completed by Madison students during 2013-14 school year -513 students completed the Mustang Run 5K, a fundraiser for the Madison PSG -Math and reading cohort test scores increased across all grades Bartlesville Mid-High School -2013 National Blue Ribbon School -Received A on the OKSDE Report Card -Named Great Expectations Model School for second consecutive year Bartlesville High School -Class of 2014 awarded $4.9 million in scholarships -Academic Excellence: One National Merit Scholar, Five Commended National Merit Scholars, One National Hispanic Scholar and One International Science Fair participant -Evaluating data and student needs led to Bruin Academy being restructured for 2014-15 school year BHS to be closed June 23-27 Due to construction, Bartlesville High School will be closed June 23-June 27. At this time, diploma and transcript pick-up, and other main office services will not be available. Thank you for your patience as we build the future at BHS.
2013-14 School Year Outstanding Accomplishments: BPSD Departments Adult Education -Will Rogers Complex became an authorized Pearson VUE GED computer-based testing center -Awarded adult literacy grant from Dollar General Foundation Athletics -Two 6A Academic State Championships (football and volleyball) -15 senior athletes signed athletic scholarships -BHS Pom Squad won NDA National Championship -Boys soccer hosted first ever second round playoff game -Boys swimming was state runner-up Child Nutrition -Employees worked more than 70,000 hours with no lost time due to workplace accidents -Student breakfast participation increased by more than 7,000 meals during the 2013-14 school year -All 2013-14 meals served in compliance with Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act increasing fruit and vegetable consumption by 34% Elementary Curriculum -Primary Reading Teachers added at all elementary sites to help struggling students improve reading skills -All six BPSD elementary sites named GE Model Schools for second consecutive year -Wayside achieved A+ on A-F Report Card Secondary Curriculum -All secondary sites became Great Expectations Model Schools for second consecutive year -Two 6A Academic State Champions (football and volleyball)
2013-14 School Year Outstanding Accomplishments: BPSD Departments Indian Education -Operation Eagle Program enrollment increased to 1,023 students -150 students received tutoring through Operation Eagle/Title VII Instructional Technology -Added 220 security cameras throughout the district -New intercom systems to be completed by the end of summer Maintenance -Completed installation of energy management system throughout district -Completed installation of metal roofs at Jane Phillips, Ranch Heights and transportation -Completed installation of new wireless clock system at BHS -Completed construction of cement area on playgrounds at Ranch Heights and Wilson Special Services -Students across the district made significant academic gains and met IEP goals in math, reading and behavior -Response to Intervention as a district effectively prevented 208 students from being labeled as a special education student due to effective interventions and supports Transportation -All drivers and monitors received four hours of training from the Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security focused on identifying threats to schools buses, students and drivers -All buses now equipped with digital radios, improving voice quality and providing GPS tracking of buses -All buses equipped with a three camera system Want to keep up with construction at BHS? Check out the BHS construction cam at: http://www.bps-ok.org/bhs/construction/default.htm
Hoover and Wayside awarded money through A+ Rewards Program Bartlesville Monthly Magazine and Washington Park Mall partnered to create the A+ Rewards program to encourage shopping locally at Washington Park Mall. The program, which ran August through May, allowed shoppers to deposit mall receipts into drop-boxes located at the mall. Each drop-box was labeled with a Bartlesville or Dewey school, and mall patrons could put the receipt in the box of their choice. A first, second and third place winner was then calculated based on total dollar amount of receipts collected per school. As a result, Wayside finished second winning $3,000 while Hoover finished third winning $2,000. Dewey Elementary School finished first and won $5,000. The program will begin again in August so be sure to support your favorite local school when shopping at the mall! Pictured top is Bartlesville Monthly Magazine owner and publisher Chris Oldyord, Hoover PTO President Revel Castillo, Hoover Principal Rene Burns, and Karen Miller and Michelle Harris of Washington Park Mall. Pictured bottom is Bartlesville Monthly Magazine owner and publisher Chris Oldyord, incoming Wayside PTO President Hilary Kamplain, and Karen Miller and Michelle Harris of Washington Park Mall.
Emergency response training to be held at Will Rogers Complex in July CAMERAS-Continued from page 1 eras as part of the school renovation project which will take place during the 2015-16 school year. I am extremely pleased that we were able to get this project completed, particularly at our elementary sites where we previously did not have security cameras, added Quinn. All security cameras throughout the district have the ability to be remotely accessed by site administrators as well as school resource officers. With verified login credentials, administrators can monitor their site at any given time. To ensure ease of use, BPSD technology staff received eight hours of training on the use and Washington County Emergency Management will be providing Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training at the Will Rogers Complex, 4620 E. Frank Phillips Blvd., during the month of July. The four-hour training program will be offered on July 15, 22, 23, 28 and 29 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The CERT training program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area, and trains attendees in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Through skills learned in the classroom and training exercises, CERT members can assist others in their school, neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. CERT members are also encouraged to support local emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in their school or community. The program is being offered free of charge, and led by Director of Washington County Emergency Management Kary Cox. To attend you must be at least 18 years of age. Please contact Kerry Ickleberry at IckleberryKG@bpsok.org to reserve your spot as space is limited. configuration of the cameras and recording equipment. Administrators were provided instruction by BPSD technology staff on how to effectively use the system, and a training session will be provided for administrators prior to the start of the 2014-15 school year. The project was led by Digi Surveillance Systems in coordination with the BPSD technology department. BPSD Director of Technology Lori Patterson said, The staff at every site was very supportive and accommodating during the entire project, and we now have a very good level of surveillance protection throughout the district. CHALKBOARD- Continued from page 1 ployees boast strong educational backgrounds and many years of work experience, we seek to offer our employees professional development and training opportunities on our district initiatives to enhance their knowledge and abilities. Two of the most intensive professional development opportunities we offer are Data Teams and Great Expectations. Data Teams training is used to help our teachers and administrators improve instructional practices. Data analyzed, ranging from classroom work to demographic material, is used to help teachers and administrators better individualize the learning experience for students and improve overall student achievement. Great Expectations training is available to all BPSD employees. Certified as well as classified employees partake in Great Expectations training which typically occurs each summer at the end of July. Great Expectations is a professional development program which offers our employees the skills they need to implement Great Expectations principles in the education of our children. Additionally, our district provides a two-day training and orientation program for all teachers beginning their first year with the BPSD. This program allows teachers to learn about the BPSD and the expectations associated with being a teacher in Bartlesville. The program also enables teachers to learn about district initiatives and special programs. Ultimately, all employees throughout our district spend a great deal of time with our students, and the opportunity they have to touch the lives of many youngsters simply cannot be overstated. I feel strongly that we must put professional development and training programs in place to allow our employees to be as successful and effective as possible while educating our most precious resource, our children.
The Bartlesville Public School District offers a wide array of useful tools for students as well as parents. For some extra educational insight, give these websites a look: PowerSchool http://www.bps-ok.org Click on the PowerSchool link toward the top of the home page. - Parents and legal guardians can check with office personnel at their student s school to find out how to access PowerSchool. - Information on students - such as grades and attendance records available via PowerSchool. Study Island http://www.studyisland.com Use the Member Login. Stellar Sites - Student login information must be obtained from teachers. Facebook http://www.facebook.com/bartlesvillepublicschools or http://www.facebook.com/bartlesvillehighschool - Everyone can keep up with what s going on throughout the BPSD or at Bartlesville High School by becoming fans of these pages, which are updated regularly with news and events. Twitter https://twitter.com/#!/bpsdbruins - Keep up with the latest news and announcements from throughout the BPSD. Bartlesville Public School District Activities (June 13 - June 26) Friday, June 13 Saturday, June 14 (No events scheduled) Sunday, June 15 (No events scheduled) Monday, June 16 Tuesday, June 17 Wednesday, June 18 Thursday, June 19 Friday, June 20 Saturday, June 21 (No events scheduled) Sunday, June 22 (No events scheduled) Monday, June 23 Tuesday, June 24 Wednesday, June 25 Thursday, June 26 Editing, writing, design and photography by Chris Tanea, Bartlesville Public School District Community Relations Coordinator, unless otherwise noted